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Wrist X-Ray

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Accurate Reports Delivered On Time
Advanced Imaging Technology for Clear Diagnosis
Expert Radiologists Reviewing Every Scan

Wrist X-Ray — About the Test

A Wrist X-Ray is the standard first-line imaging investigation for wrist pain, injury, and suspected fracture. The wrist is a complex joint containing eight small carpal bones, the distal radius, and the ulna — making it one of the most commonly injured areas of the body, particularly in falls where people instinctively reach out their hands. In under 10 minutes, a Wrist X-Ray can reveal fractures, dislocations, arthritis, bone cysts, and alignment abnormalities. It is quick, affordable, and requires no preparation. No fasting. No injections. No preparation required.

What Happens During a Wrist X-Ray? (Under 10 Minutes)

Key benefits of this package include:

Step 1 — Before the scan: Remove all jewellery, watches, and bracelets from the wrist and hand. No clothing change is needed.
Step 2 — Positioning: Three standard views are taken — Posteroanterior (PA, palm down on the plate), Lateral (thumb side up, side view), and Oblique (angled view for the carpal bones). You will rest your arm on the X-Ray plate in a relaxed position. The radiographer guides each position.
Step 3 — The X-Ray: Each exposure is instantaneous and completely painless. You will be asked to hold still briefly for each view.
Step 4 — Done: All three views together take under 10 minutes. Your radiologist report is reviewed and delivered within 4 hours to your email and WhatsApp.

What a Wrist X-Ray Can Detect

Fractures and Trauma

Distal radius fracture (Colles' fracture) — the most common wrist fracture, typically from a fall on outstretched hand

Scaphoid fracture — common carpal bone fracture, can be subtle on initial X-Ray

Ulnar styloid fracture — often accompanies distal radius fractures

Carpal dislocations — particularly perilunate and lunate dislocations

Greenstick fractures — incomplete fractures in children

Arthritis and Degeneration

Osteoarthritis — joint space narrowing, particularly at the thumb base (carpometacarpal joint) and radiocarpal joint

Rheumatoid arthritis — periarticular erosions, carpal crowding, ulnar deviation

Calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD/pseudogout) — calcification in the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)

Bone and Structural Findings

Carpal coalition — fused carpal bones (congenital)

Kienbock's disease — avascular necrosis of the lunate bone

Bone cysts or tumours — abnormal lucencies or densities in carpal or metacarpal bones

Bone age assessment — in children, the wrist X-Ray is the standard method for estimating skeletal maturity

FAQs

Wrist X-Rays are used to investigate wrist pain, injury, swelling, deformity, and suspected fracture — particularly after a fall. They are also used for arthritis assessment, growth plate evaluation in children, and bone age assessment.

No. No fasting or preparation required. Just remove jewellery, watches, and bracelets before the scan.

Scaphoid fractures in particular can be invisible on initial X-Ray. If clinical suspicion remains high, your doctor may recommend a repeat X-Ray in 10–14 days, an MRI, or a bone scan. Always follow up with your doctor if pain persists.

No. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve compression condition — not visible on X-Ray. It is diagnosed clinically and confirmed with a Nerve Conduction Study (NCS). A wrist X-Ray may be ordered to rule out bony causes of compression or to assess wrist anatomy.

Under 10 minutes for the scan. Report ready within 4 hours.

Yes. The radiation dose is extremely low. Wrist X-Rays are commonly and safely performed in children for fracture assessment and bone age evaluation.

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